Novak Djokovic returns to action at the Shanghai Masters, a couple of days after collapsing on the court due to extreme heat and humidity, as the 38-year-old bids to reach the semi-finals against Belgium’s Zizou Bergs.
All players have struggled in the “brutal” conditions in Shanghai this week and after vomiting on court in his previous match, the 24-time grand slam champion fell onto his back after losing the second set against Spain’s Jaume Munar and had to be helped back to his seat by a trainer.
Djokovic, though, battled to a three-set win against Munar to become the oldest ATP 1000 quarter-finalist in history, and now takes on World No. 44 Bergs for a place in the final four.
Djokovic is bidding to win his fifth Shanghai title and is the highest-ranked player remaining in the draw after Carlos Alcaraz withdrew before the start of the tournament and Jannik Sinner succumbed to the conditions as he retired from his third-round match on Sunday.
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- Novak Djokovic bids for Shanghai Masters semi-finals against Zizou Bergs
- Djokovic battled to three-set win over Jaume Munar on Tuesday
- Djokovic overcame 'brutal' conditions after collapsing on court
- The 38-year-old is the oldest ATP 1000 quarter-finalist in history
What is the weather forecast in Shanghai?
09:07
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Jamie Braidwood
The conditions have been the big talking point in Shanghai this week, with players battling “brutal” heat and humidity.
Today’s forecast suggests the temperature in Shanghai will be around 29c by the time Djokovic takes to court, but with 57 per cent humidity it will feel a lot higher.
When Is Novak Djokovic v Zizou Bergs?
09:03
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Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic’s quarter-final against Zizou Bergs will start at 11:30am UK time (6:30pm local time).
This will be their first career meeting.
Welcome
09:00
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Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic returns to action at the Shanghai Masters, a couple of days after collapsing on the court due to extreme heat and humidity, as the 38-year-old bids to reach the semi-finals against Belgium’s Zizou Bergs.
All players have struggled in the “brutal” conditions in Shanghai this week and after vomiting on court in his previous match, the 24-time grand slam champion fell onto his back after losing the second set against Spain’s Jaume Munar and had to be helped back to his seat by a trainer.
Djokovic, though, battled to a three-set win against Munar to become the oldest ATP 1000 quarter-finalist in history, and now takes on World No. 44 Bergs for a place in the final four.
